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Task Force apprehends suspect in Olive Branch armed robbery


Jan. 23, 2025-A newly formed Intercept and Intel Task Force with the DeSoto County District Attorney’s office has apprehended fugitive Edwin Wilson today, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Olive Branch.

Edwin Wilson (DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office/Facebook)

The task force, composed of investigators from the District Attorney’s Office and detectives from Olive Branch and Hernando police departments, worked with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to locate and safely apprehend Wilson early this afternoon in Marshall County.

Wilson is being charged in connection with a residential armed robbery that took place in Olive Branch back in early December.

The operation, supported by information-sharing protocols, allowed authorities to apprehend Wilson without incident or harm to any individuals involved. Additional charges are expected to follow as a result of the take-down.

“This operation highlights the power of teamwork and the effectiveness of this new Task Force’” said District Attorney Matthew Barton. “By utilizing resources and intelligence sharing across agencies, we were able to quickly locate and apprehend this violent criminal today and prevent him from committing another crime.”

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.